More and more people are starting to realize the importance of saving for retirement as well as for down payments on a new home, vacations and even the occasional “treat” for themselves, but they still miss the mark on unexpected expenses. For example, a recently released survey from American … Read more about Top 4 Expenses Most Consumers Don’t Plan for, but Should
Free Money? Be Careful With That Offer From Your New Bank
Many people are switching banks this summer thanks to lucrative offers being made by more than a dozen of the top 50 banks in the United States. For example, Fifth Third Bank is offering $200 to new customers who deposit $100 in a new checking account using their direct deposit program. When you … Read more about Free Money? Be Careful With That Offer From Your New Bank
This is Why People Hate the Airlines
Most people really love to travel but really hate airlines. Last time the American Customer Satisfaction Index checked, which was in 2012, four of the most hated companies in America were airlines. Of course airlines provide us the ability to do something that, in many cases, can be accomplished by … Read more about This is Why People Hate the Airlines
Summertime Scams to Watch Out For
With summer time in full swing everyone is enjoying the warm weather, the barbecues and poolside chats. Scammers and fraudsters are also enjoying the new opportunities to steal that usually pop up when the warmer weather arrives. Below are 5 of the most common scams that are being seen around the … Read more about Summertime Scams to Watch Out For
Windows or A/C? Annual Summer Debate
A gallon of gas is just about four dollars anywhere you go in the United States, meaning that families will be shelling out more money this summer when they hit the road for summer vacation. The good news? If you follow some basic tips, the hot weather can actually reduce your car’s fuel … Read more about Windows or A/C? Annual Summer Debate
Simple Tips for the Novice Investor
Are you a novice investor? There was a time that I didn’t know what a mutual fund was, or what was truly meant by diversification. Over time I read books, news articles, and financial blogs to gain an understanding of how to invest for my future. I used to think that being smart with your money … Read more about Simple Tips for the Novice Investor
Credit Collector or Scam Artist? You Be the Judge
Consumers nationwide are being conned into paying hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars to fraudulent debt collectors, and the problem is growing fast. Typically what happens is that a scammer will call their “mark” and tell them that one of their loans has gone into default. They then say … Read more about Credit Collector or Scam Artist? You Be the Judge
The biggest threat to Retirees’ nest-eggs? Their Mortgage
What’s the biggest threat hanging over the head of many older Americans heading towards retirement? Unfortunately, it might be the very roof of the house that they live in, and the mortgage loan that they’re still paying. From 2001 until 2011, the amount of seniors carrying a mortgage debt on … Read more about The biggest threat to Retirees’ nest-eggs? Their Mortgage